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Opposite Newcastle Beach, this charmingly restored heritage building features a magnificent ballroom with chandeliers, leather armchairs and open fires. It is an extremely social hostel with 2-3 free pub meals and activities each week which make it ideal to meet fellow backpackers.

Chill out in the courtyard or hire the free body boards. Fill up on the weekly all-you-can-eat pizza or free pub meals 2-3 nights a week, including bands, trivia and pool competitions.

Newcastle has some of Australia's best surf beaches, cafes, pubs and student nightlife. Activities include dolphin and whale watching, hang-gliding, dune bike safaris and so much more.

Show your YHA/Hostelling International membership card when checking in or join YHA on arrival and receive a discount of at least 10% off the standard rate.